Question 925044
{{{2y+1=17}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2y=17-1}}} Subtract {{{1}}} from both sides.



{{{2y=16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(16)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{y=8}}}